Strawberry Milk Color Palette
#F8C0D0 · #F8E8E8 · #E0607A · #4A3444
Use #F8C0D0 as the background. Use #F8E8E8 as the primary accent. Use #E0607A as secondary. Use #4A3444 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Strawberry Milk — candy, pastel, warm.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Strawberry Milk color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 62.2% | 248, 192, 208 | 0%, 23%, 16%, 3% | 343°, 80%, 86% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 83.5% | 248, 232, 232 | 0%, 6%, 6%, 3% | 0°, 53%, 94% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 25.6% | 224, 96, 122 | 0%, 57%, 46%, 12% | 348°, 67%, 63% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 4.3% | 74, 52, 68 | 0%, 30%, 8%, 71% | 316°, 17%, 25% |
Strawberry Milk Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Strawberry Milk palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Strawberry Milk Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4A3444 on #F8E8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.49:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F8E8E8 on #4A3444 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.49:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #4A3444 on #F8C0D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.20:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F8C0D0 on #4A3444 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.20:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #4A3444 on #E0607A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.28:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #E0607A on #4A3444 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.28:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #E0607A on #F8E8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.89:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8E8E8 on #E0607A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.89:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E0607A on #F8C0D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.20:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8C0D0 on #E0607A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.20:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8E8E8 on #F8C0D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.32:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8C0D0 on #F8E8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.32:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Strawberry Milk palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Strawberry Milk
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #F8E8E8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #F8E8E8 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Strawberry Milk Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #F8E8E8 for small UI elements on #F8C0D0 — at 1.3:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #4A3444 — 7.2:1 against #F8C0D0 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #E0607A behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Strawberry Milk Color Scheme
To use this Strawberry Milk color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #F8C0D0 for the main background and #F8E8E8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #4A3444 and #F8C0D0 is 7.20:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Strawberry Milk Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Strawberry Milk color palette?
The Strawberry Milk palette contains #F8C0D0, #F8E8E8, #E0607A, #4A3444. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Strawberry Milk color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #4A3444 on #F8E8E8 reaches 9.5:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Strawberry Milk palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #8ADBDB, #F6F0E9, #181013 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Strawberry Milk palette create?
Strawberry Milk reads as candy, pastel, warm. Gently saturated red drives the personality, grounded by saturated rose-red — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Strawberry Milk color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Strawberry Milk palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Strawberry Milk palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Strawberry Milk's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.